Presentation on theme: "AULÃO INGLÊS ACAFE 2014/1. LINKING WORDS since for because as Reason Since they had misbehaved, the boys were given one week suspensions from school."— Presentation transcript:

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since for because as Reason Since they had misbehaved, the boys were given one week suspensions from school. I will help the man for he deserves it. Boston became a large city because it has a good harbor. It would be foolish to leave now as it is raining. PORQUE

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thus therefore hence Conclusion Today, these gases are used to produce polypropylene, thus drastically reducing atmospheric pollution It was dark, therefore I could not see where I was going. ASSIM - PORTANTO They did not use their radios and hence were undetected.

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furthermore besides Addition Plus, it happens to be a really fine climate for growing orchids. SOMANDO AO QUE FOI MENCIONADO Moreover the quake did not strike so close to the country's capital city. plus, moreover Furthermore no one actually knows what would happen to the virus if it adapted to grow in humans. Growing some ourselves saved quite a bit and was fun besides.

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however, Contrast 1 Yet, a functioning democracy demands maximum accountability and transparency. NO ENTANTO yet, The story, however, isn't always that simple.

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but Contrast 2 Your coat is sharp. It’s a little big on you though. MAS though It seems hard, but it is actually easy.

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although We'll still have to qualify this as a rumor, though. EMBORA But he doesn't call it barbecue, even though you probably will once you taste it. though Even though This isn't really a confession, although it may sound like one. Contrast 3

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nonetheless It was a predictable, but nevertheless funny, story. MESMO ASSIM Yet, there were whispers that the cadaver brought home in glory might be the wrong one. nevertheless yet Sorry this was a bad learning experience for you, but it was one, nonetheless. Contrast 4

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in spite of Everyone is welcome despite age or location. APESAR DE The difficulties notwithstanding, you can overcome your problems. despite notwithstanding In spite of its seeming advantages, the dinosaur possessed little ability to respond to changed conditions. Contrast 5

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Brazil announced in early 2008 the discovery of the Tupi and Carioca oil fields __ the coast __ Rio de Janeiro. The oil reserves in these fields __ conservatively estimated __ between 30 billion and 80 billion barrels, which would put Brazil in the top 10 countries in the world in reserves. Output from the existing Campos Basin and the discovery of the new fields could make Brazil a significant oil exporter by 2015. Brazil is one of the world's leading producers of hydroelectric power. Of its total installed electricity-generation capacity of 112,000 megawatts, hydropower accounts for 77,000 megawatts (69%). Brazil is also the world’s largest biofuels exporter and sugar-based ethanol makes up over 50% of its vehicle fuel usage. Which is the correct sequence of the missing words in the paragraph? A ⇒ off - of - are - at B ⇒ in - off - are - on C ⇒ at - on - is - in D ⇒ of - off - is - at a

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Which of the following options best replaces “yet” in the text? A ⇒ therefore C ⇒ furthermore B ⇒ thus D ⇒ but d

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Roads ___ cities can be ___ extremely bad condition. Steep hills ___ the troughs designed ___ carry the heavy rains ___ São Paulo as well as speed humps often lead to ground clearance issues and can cause significant damage to a vehicle’s lower bodywork. Which is the correct sequence of the missing words in the text? A ⇒ in - in - and - for - at B ⇒ at - in - and - for - in C ⇒ at - of - for - to - off D ⇒ in - in - and - to - in e

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Which of the following options is the correct sequence of the four missing words in the paragraph? A ⇒ and - to - to - of B ⇒ for - to - at - above C ⇒ to - to - from - below D ⇒ and - of - to - from The 1992 and 2002 summits were headline international events ____ key drivers of the sustainable development agenda. Similarly, Rio+20 presents an opportunity ____ re-direct and re-energise political commitment ____ the three pillars ____ sustainable development: economic growth, social improvement and environmental protection. a

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Which of the following alternatives for the statement “Although this switching system was invented in 1889…” is grammatically incorrect? A ⇒ Though this switching system being invented in 1889... B ⇒ Even though this switching system was invented in 1889... C ⇒ In spite of this switching system being invented in 1889... D ⇒ Despite this switching system being invented in 1889… a